Paul Andrew Williams’ *Faith*, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, begins as an intimate drama about Gina, a working-class single mother in West Yorkshire, before shifting into unsettling supernatural territory. After a tragedy devastates Gina and her nine-year-old son Jamie’s life, a mysterious man, Michael, offers her a chance to recover what she has lost, asking her to trust him; the tonal change makes the film’s conclusion puzzling, but gives its story a striking turn towards faith and grief.

Erin Doherty’s performance as Gina is the film’s central strength, portraying her warmth and independence before conveying grief through anger, cruelty and self-destructive behaviour. James McAvoy brings restraint and sincerity to Michael, balancing his kindness with an ominous edge. The review praises both actors, while finding the script uneven as it moves from a grounded family portrait to religious symbolism and supernatural imagery.